Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential?Do you enjoy having fun at work and doing recreational activities?Are you motivated by personal enrichment?Do you want to work for an amazing organization!If you are interested in this unique opportunity and fulfilling career, then becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the perfect job for you!WHY YOU'LL LOVE ARDMOREWe offer an exceptional benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (CareFirst)
- 403B Retirement Plan Match - Mutual of America (Up to 6%)
- Group Life Insurance - Guardian (up to $50,000)
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance (Guardian)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- $1000 Sign-On Bonus
- $250 Employee Referral Program
- Starting Two Weeks Vacation and Two Weeks Sick Leave (full-time and part-time eligibility)
- 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
- Employee Discounts (Groupon, Six Flags, Touro University, Hertz car rentals, AMC Theaters Dell computers, etc.)
- Paid On-site Trainings!
- Work in a hybrid environment combining in office and remote work is required. Current requirements are at least 3 days in office.
Responsibilities We'll Help You Master
- Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a person-centered focus.
- Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines.
- Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings.
- Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.
Qualifications
- Earned High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
- Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided
- Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other types of special needs populations (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.);
We are ready for you to bring your:
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Passion for helping others to live fulfilling lives
- High level of commitment and initiative
- Advocacy and customer services skills, and
- Your positive can do attitude.
We are looking for great staff and it can be you! Apply today!